EEOC Files Major Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Central Transport

Key Details The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Warren, Michigan-based Central Transport, LLC on March 31, 2026, in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The lawsuit represents multiple qualified female truck driver applicants, including Maquater Hamilton and Cassandra Coleman, who were denied employment from 2016 to present. Why It Matters Central Transport allegedly violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by systematically refusing to hire women drivers nationwide. Many female applicants with strong qualifications were never interviewed, while less experienced male applicants were hired during the same period. Statistical evidence shows significantly fewer women were hired than expected across the company's operations. The Cases Hamilton applied in 2016 with 15 years of driving experience but was never interviewed, while a male applicant with only 2 months of experience was hired. Coleman, with 21 years of experience, was actively discouraged from applying at the Phoenix Terminal by a male dispatcher who claimed the company wasn't hiring. What's Next The EEOC seeks backpay, punitive damages, and a permanent injunction against discriminatory hiring practices. The commission has requested a jury trial. This case highlights ongoing gender discrimination issues in trucking recruitment and signals increased federal enforcement focus on the industry's hiring practices.